He stated that the CP had directed the DPO to transfer the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Birnin Kebbi for a discreet investigation to be conducted.
The executive secretary urged women to swiftly report any form of violence to relevant authorities.
“The boyfriend, along with other suspects, two of whom are now in custody, planned and executed the attack,” he said.
The police stated that a second suspect, a septuagenarian, who bought some human parts from him, was also arrested.
The state Commissioner of Police, Auwal Musa, assigned a specialised team of detectives from the C Divisional Police Headquarters to carry out the investigation.
Another suspect, Eze Chika, 45, of Obiokwara Umualoma, Ideato North LGA, was allegedly found with the four-year-old.
The police command in Bauchi says it arrested a 25-year-old resident of Nadabo in Tafawa Balewa LGA for killing her husband after a domestic dispute.
“During the search of the vehicle, two locally made pistols and three live cartridges were discovered in John’s possession,” said the police.
Ms Odutola explained that the 45-year-old suspect was arrested around 1:40 a.m. on Sunday in his home.
“One of the bandits, who escaped and went to seek treatment at a hospital in Wase, was arrested with gunshot wounds.’’
